WLE 445: Management of Endangered and Threatened Species CRN: 93653 - Time: Friday 1:10-4:00 PM - Place: 212 Nutting Hall An advanced course in threatened and endangered plant and animal species management that will investigate modern solutions to the problem. Emphasis will be on the biological and political aspects of endangerment and will emphasize involvement in the recovery process, using the U.S. Endangered Species Act as a basis. Lectures, discussion and a required research project that will involve students working as teams to revise and present recovery plans for endangered plant or animal species. www.wikepedia.org If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Rena Carey at 207.581.2907 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least two days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however all requests will be considered. The University of Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, 207.581.1226. WLE 440/WLE 650: Freshwater Ecosystems of Maine CRN: 93649/93650 - Time: MWF 12:10–1:00 PM - Place: 212 Nutting Hall We will study the ecology of rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and will learn about a wide diversity of organisms and processes. We will examine the physical, chemical, and biological factors that drive ecosystem process in freshwaters. Emphasis will be placed on linking ecological concepts and real-world applications and will focus on freshwater ecosystems in Maine. This will be a three-credit, lecture based course. www.wikepedia.org If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Rena Carey at 207.581.2907 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least two days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however all requests will be considered. The University of Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, 207.581.1226.